Easy Baked Salmon

Servings

2 – 3

Good For:

Dinner

Health Benefits:

In addition to being an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, an essential nutrient noted for its anti-inflammatory and heart protective benefits, salmon is also an excellent source of nutrients like vitamin D, vitamin B12 and selenium. Whenever possible, purchase wild-caught salmon, since it has the lowest risk for contamination from mercury and other contaminants found in other types of seafood (source: whfoods.com).

Ingredients

1 salmon filet (enough for 2 people)
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Stir ingredients together in a shallow bowl and place salmon (skin side facing up) in marinade.

Step 2

Put the bowl in the fridge for at least 20-30 minutes up to a few hours. About 10 minutes or so before you’re ready to begin cooking the salmon, preheat the oven to 425 F.

Step 3

Once oven is preheated, remove salmon from marinade, place it skin side down in lightly oiled oven-safe glass baking dish. Drizzle a couple spoonfuls of the marinade over salmon and place baking dish in the oven.

Step 4

Let it bake for about 20-30 minutes depending on filet’s thickness and your level of desired firmness. Salmon is done when meat easily flakes off with a fork. .

Step 5

When it’s done, remove from the oven and enjoy.

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